(at the request of Governor John A. Kitzhaber, M.D., for Department of Consumer and Business Services)

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(Presession Filed)

Bill Title:

Relating to coverage of health care services; declaring an emergency.

Catchline/Summary:

Aligns Oregon health insurance law with changes in federal law.

Abolishes Office of Private Health Partnerships and ends Family Health Insurance Assistance Program.
Modifies Health Care for All Oregon Children program to terminate eligibility at 19 years of age, allow Department of Human Services or Oregon Health Authority to specify eligibility requirements for private health option that are different from requirements for other medical assistance, allow purchase of insurance through Oregon Health Insurance Exchange for private health option and prohibit child from qualifying for both private health option and other medical assistance programs.
Declares emergency, effective on passage.